16 Things True Blood Taught Us About Sex

For True Blood fans, the fact that the show is a little well, out there, is hardly news. Whether we're watching barkeeps shapeshift into animals or cringing as our favorite neighbors feast on a human heart casserole, the show definitely satisfies our need for escapism.

So, while we were gearing up for this past Sunday's season six premiere, our water cooler talk started to turn slightly inappropriate (in a good way), and we realized that our beauty team, as huge True Blood fans, had quite a lot to say about the show's more X-rated elements (#pervs). It turns out that while action and drama may be what lures fans to the show, they're staying for the raunchy, over-the-top sexual escapades — and, regular viewing can teach you quite a lot about romps in the sack. Read on to find out the naughty lessons we've gotten from our favorite Bon Temps residents.

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Having dream sex with someone can sometimes be way more satisfying than having actual sexy-time with them. Also, don't drink someone's blood unless you're ready to have said dreams about them.

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If it seems like everybody has a secret, they probably do. Just pray that it's something like, "I'm actually a 300-year-old vampire," or "When I get naked, I sometimes like to shapeshift into the form of an animal," rather than "I forgot to tell you I have VD."

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Sometimes, the hottest guys have dungeons in their basements.

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Building contractors often turn out to be real animals in bed.

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Graveyard sex: It's not just for teenage goths anymore.

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Leather playsuits really are appropriate for all occasions.

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Everyone is a little bit gay for vampires...including vampires.

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Inner-thigh bloodsucking is better than oral sex. Or, so we've heard.

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Biting counts as cheating!

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If a very hot Nordic man suddenly becomes Mr. Sensitive, he is likely to be a virile sex machine who'll eventually forget that you ever hooked up in the first place.

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Lady vampires don't get their periods, but would very much like to get in on yours.

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Gender ain't no thang when you're more worried about species.

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Everyone has been with Jason Stackhouse.

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If you're too shy to use dirty talk, start out calling everyone "hooker." (Or "sex worker" if you like it P.C.).

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Sexy nighttime dressing doesn't have to mean wearing a negligee.

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If you're into tying people up, make sure to check for allergies first.